The best restaurants in Pentland Hills Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

First visit for us to the Balerno Inn was a great experience. We were in a Bothy which was cosy despite the cold Sunday. All the food was excellent and served in a decent time despite it being pretty busy. Prices were fine and the staff were friendly. We will be back.

Thoroughly enjoyed this unusual and whimsical eatery in the heart of Edinburgh's moneyed and fashionable Hester Wailes district. We chose to eat in the dark School Gymnasium space although the outdoor terrace and the Space Deck looked equally inviting. Our meal was served by a Saint Bernard dog called Atkinson, who was a lively raconteur and before becoming a waiter has worked as an adept polar explorer, despite only having one leg. The menu lists fifteen different kinds of chips, with deep fried mars bars on offer for the vegetarians in the family. I chose the King Edward three eighths by two inch chips while my wife went for her favourite thick cut turnip and mangelwurzel. Absolutely delicious and served with tomato squidge and garlic margarine. We both chose sugar-coated plantain chips with potato custard for dessert. Washed down with a delightful bottle of Chateau L'effrayant. The bill was GBP 178.30 plus VAT and 10% service charge.

Excellent, friendly service and fantastic food.

Veey busy but fast service delicious breakfast n very hot coffee ☕️ minted BTW

We were served by David who was absolutely fantastic, lovely service and catered to our needs, he completely made our evening! The food was great and the staff were really friendly and on the ball - would highly recommend

Excellent function room and facilities for my son's 18th birthday party, thank you!

We had a beautiful two course meal and drinks. Food was delicious and service friendly and quick. We would highly recommend!

Pretty good. Very friendly staff and a nice shop connected to it where you can get fresh fruit and veg. Plenty of options including vegan. Nice options for small children too.

Friendly helpful staff. Good menu choices as well as a carvery. We found the food tasty and well prepared. Great for a family meal and good value.

El personal encantador y más acogedor Alana y su pareja, el saludo fue excelente nos hizo sentir como uno de los lugareños en cuestión de segundos. Mi compañero tuvo un juego de dardos muy amigable y genial con algunos de los locales ya muy conocidos que fueron más acogedores. Las bebidas eran un gran precio. Definitivamente estar de visita de nuevo! 100 %

Fantastic Chinese carry out,with large portions,would definitely use again,and thourghly recommend. I had chicken currie x hot and it was superb.

Great stop off point on walk for tasty bacon roll. Used it as outdoor service during COVID and have called in for morning rolls or afternoon cakes on many occasions. Always clean,comfortable and tasty

We stayed here for two nights last week and was not disappointed. Fabulous from Start to finish. Beautiful food, friendly and professional staff and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.

Went as a big group for Christmas meal, food was lovely and well presented. Server's were pleasant and efficient. Food wise if I had to grumbled about anything it would be the torte, it weigh a ton! Could've sunk a ship with it and I believe the cheesecake wasn't much better! The main reasons I've given i3 stars is firstly at the bar I handed over £ 10 for a cider and as no change was forthcoming had to query the price, was then given £5.10 back. When I returned later and offered £5 for same thing was told by a different person it was£5.50! . The biggest gripe I have when we got the bill we couldn't work out why it was totalling up then we realised we had been charged for a full meal of one of our party who was unable to come. We were told it was because she failed to give adequate notice. Now I agree she should've lost her £10 deposit but seriously the whole amount? Think that was unnecessary. Now two days on from original review and I'm pleased to add after consultation they have refunded the overcharge. Thankyou Riccarton Inn, appreciated.